REPORTING A SAFEGUARDING ISSUE
Allegations of abuse or poor practice must be reported to the RFU as soon as possible.
Any concerns about a child should be reported to either your Club Safeguarding Officer or your Constituent Body Safeguarding Manager.

REPORTING FORM
The RFU Safeguarding Referral Form has been developed so it can be completed and submitted regarding any concerns you have or have been disclosed to you, relating to the welfare or behaviour of any child or adult. These may include general concerns about a child or adult's welfare, concerns about bullying or poor practice, suspicions or allegations of harm both within and outside rugby union. If you experience any difficulties filling out the form, please email safeguarding@rfu.com.
• Safeguarding Referral Form

ADVICE FOR CHILDREN
Clubs are advised to issue the below advice to children and make them aware of where to find information.
Rugby is fun - it helps you to make new friends, try out new activities and amaze yourself with what you can do.
But for a few children the fun is spoilt by adults who do or say things during sporting activities that hurt or frighten them. This may be abuse and if something is worrying you don't keep it to yourself. You sould:
• Tell an adult you trust as soon as possible. This could be: a parent or someone else in your family; another member of staff at the club; a teacher or school counsellor; your doctor or school nurse.
• Your club will have a Club Safeguarding Officer who is there for all children involved in rugby and makes their needs a priority. If you have a concern about how others are treating you or another child, or if something is making you unhappy your Club Safeguarding Officer is there for you.
• Find out who they are and tell them about your worries.
• Make sure you are not alone with anyone who has tried to harm you.
CHILDLINE
ChildLine is the free, 24-hour helpline for children and young people in the UK. You can call about any problem, at any time - day or night. Call 0800 1111.